Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes and Reece; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing regional main contractor in Warrington is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor for permanent work on Public Sector projects. Responsibilities include cost management, contract performance, and liaising with design teams. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess strong commercial acumen alongside 1-2 years of experience. Apply by sending your CV to Stephanie at the firm.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified candidate is required.
• 1-2 years' post-graduate experience is ideal.
• Strong commercial acumen and good negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Active team member for cost and commercial matters.
• Responsible for contract performance to maximize turnover.
• Liaising with design teams and client representatives.
• Conducting site surveys to analyze potential risks.
• Cost planning at both pre-contract and post-contract stages.
• Submissions for valuations and certifications related to the contract.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Good negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Reference: VAC-338413l_1759493017
Posted: October 3, 2025

My client are a growing and very successful Regional Main Contractor who work across the North West, specialising in refurbishment and new build extension projects within the Education, Commercial and Healthcare sectors, working on contracts valued from £500k - £3/4m.

They currently have a vacancy for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join them on a permanent basis, working within their Warrington offices. This is working on projects within the Public Sector. You will be working on Measured Term Contracts and using Schedule of Rates.

With the support of more Senior members of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Being an active and effective team member in respect of cost and commercial matters on the clients programmes interfacing with other members of the internal project team.
• Ensure accuracy and quality is to the standard required by the client.
• Commercial responsibility for contract performance to maximise both turnover and profitability
• Liaising directly with design teams and client representatives in preparation of tender
• Commence all relevant work in relation to receipt of a tender enquiry such as analysing the project, breaking out subcontractor and supplier enquiries, selecting suitable subcontractors and suppliers
• Undertake site surveys to analyse any potential risks and highlight as appropriate
• Cost planning at pre-contract and post-contract stages
• To maximise the Company's cash flow through accurate forecasting of payments and receipts, clear communication with clients and supply chain and swift reconciliation of any cash critical issues
• Ensuring projects are run in a coordinated manner and in accordance with plans by assisting the contracts team
• Submitting valuations and resultant certification in relation to the progress of works and the value of the specific contract
• Contributing to the Client's commercial reporting through preparation of timely cost reports and cash flow forecasts
• Responsible for the overall financial control of the contract; controlling and monitoring any contract charges and variations against financial plans

The successful candidate will ideally be degree qualified and must have strong commercial acumen with good negotiation skills. You will ideally have 1 or 2 years' post-graduate experience.

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please send a copy of your CV to Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece, using the link provided.